Side-by-side card comparison

Bleap vs Exa: fees, rewards and account setup

Bleap Card has the higher Overall Score by 28 points (94 vs 66). Bleap Card also looks stronger for Cashback, Travel, Funds control, Lowest fees, and Transfers. The details below show where Exa Card may still be the better personal fit.

Information checked Aug 23, 202659 official sources reviewed
Exa Visa Signature card design from the official Exa product page
Exactly Protocol / ExaExa

01 · Make the first cut

Bleap Card is the better all-round starting point

Bleap Card has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. Exa Card may still suit you better if its card format, way of holding funds or availability is the deciding factor. A score cannot tell you whether a provider will accept your application or whether every feature will be available where you live, so check the latest provider terms before signing up.

OverallBleap94Exa66Higher score
CashbackBleap74Exa19Higher score
TravelBleap100Exa61Higher score
Funds controlBleap100Exa88Higher score
Lowest feesBleap95Exa67Higher score
TransfersBleap100Exa97Higher score

Choose Bleap Card if cashback and travel matter most

Bleap Card comes out ahead for Cashback, Travel, Funds control, Lowest fees, and Transfers in this comparison. It is worth a closer look if those are the parts of a card you expect to use most.

  • Self-custody with an independent exit
  • Core card fees are listed at zero
  • Both card formats and phone wallets

Choose Exa Card if its day-to-day setup suits you

Exa Card does not lead one of the use-case scores here, but it can still be the right choice when its costs, rewards and day-to-day setup match how you plan to use it. The other card looks stronger for Cashback, Travel, Funds control, Lowest fees, and Transfers, so compare that advantage with the features you would actually use.

  • Deposited assets can earn yield
  • Spend balance or borrow USDC
  • Self-custody on Exactly Protocol

The differences that could change the result

The overall score points one way, but a specific use case or product condition may point another.

Overall Score
Bleap94
Exa66

Bleap Card has the higher Overall Score by 28 points.

Entry cost & FX
Bleap$0 plan · Bleap exchange fee and provider FX markup: 0%; Mastercard conversion and scheme charges can apply FX
Exa$0 plan · 1.5% FX

Bleap Card has the lower published FX fee (Bleap exchange fee and provider FX markup: 0%; Mastercard conversion and scheme charges can apply vs 1.5%).

Purchase rewards
Bleap1% base · up to 20%
Exa0% cashback

Bleap Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1% vs 0%).

Funds control
BleapSelf-controlled wallet
ExaSelf-controlled wallet

Bleap Card and Exa Card use the same self-controlled wallet setup.

Everyday access
BleapVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay
ExaVirtual · Apple Pay, Google Pay

Bleap Card lists more card formats and phone-wallet options (4 vs 3).

Money movement
Bleap3 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers; Bank transfer in, Bank cash-out
Exa1 stablecoin · Stablecoin transfers; USD ACH bank payout, USD domestic wire payout, EUR SEPA bank payout

Both cards list the same number of stablecoins and ways to send money out.

02 · Read the shortlist

A closer look at the two cards

These quick facts cover the costs, rewards and everyday features most likely to shape your choice. Use the full table below when you want the finer details.

2 cards compared
Cashback
1%-20%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
Bleap exchange fee and provider FX markup: 0%; Mastercard conversion and scheme charges can apply
ATM fee
Bleap fee: €0; up to 3 withdrawals and €400 per month; ATM operator surcharge can apply
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
3 crypto · 1 fiat
Payout methods
3 crypto · 1 fiat
Cashback
0%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
1.5%
ATM fee
$1 + 0.65%
Card formats
Virtual
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
5 crypto · 4 fiat
Payout methods
1 crypto · 2 fiat

03 · Compare the details

Compare the details side by side

We highlight a better number only when both cards publish values that can be compared fairly. Anything missing stays clearly marked.

Best known Not disclosed
Cards
Bleap CardOverall94
Exa CardOverall66
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
Bleap Card
94
Exa Card
66
Cashback score
Bleap Card
74
Exa Card
19
Travel score
Bleap Card
100
Exa Card
61
Funds control score
Bleap Card
100
Exa Card
88
Lowest fees score
Bleap Card
95
Exa Card
67
Transfers score
Bleap Card
100
Exa Card
97
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
Bleap Card
Self-custody with an independent exit, Core card fees are listed at zero
Exa Card
Deposited assets can earn yield, Spend balance or borrow USDC
Trade-offs
Bleap Card
Rollout remains account-gated, High cashback is category-specific
Exa Card
Heavy Exactly Protocol dependency, Pay Later needs DeFi literacy
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
Bleap Card
$0
Exa Card
$0
FX fee
Bleap Card
Bleap exchange fee and provider FX markup: 0%; Mastercard conversion and scheme charges can apply
Exa Card
1.5%
Top-up fee
Bleap Card
SEPA buy processing: 0%; other funding routes can include a spread or external network cost
Exa Card
1%
Card spending fee
Bleap Card
0%
Exa Card
Not disclosed
ATM fee
Bleap Card
Bleap fee: €0; up to 3 withdrawals and €400 per month; ATM operator surcharge can apply
Exa Card
$1 + 0.65%
Virtual card
Bleap Card
€0
Exa Card
Free with Exa Wallet
Physical card
Bleap Card
€0 issuance; €0 delivery
Exa Card
Not available
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
Bleap Card
Not disclosed
Exa Card
Not disclosed
Top cashback plan
Bleap Card
Not disclosed
Exa Card
Not disclosed
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
Bleap Card
Mastercard
Exa Card
Visa
Card formats
Bleap Card
Virtual, Physical
Exa Card
Virtual
ATM withdrawals
Bleap Card
Available
Exa Card
Available
Mobile wallets
Bleap Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Exa Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
Bleap Card
iOS, Android
Exa Card
iOS, Android, Web
Daily spending limit
Bleap Card
€15,000/day; €10,000 per transaction
Exa Card
Dynamic / collateral-based; exact Exa App limit shown in app
Monthly spending limit
Bleap Card
€30,000 rolling month
Exa Card
Dynamic / collateral-based; exact Exa App limit shown in app
ATM limit
Bleap Card
3 withdrawals and €400 per month
Exa Card
$250/withdrawal; $1000/day
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
Bleap Card
Base, Arbitrum, Solana
Exa Card
Optimism
Crypto deposits
Bleap Card
Stablecoins: USDC, EURE, USDT
Exa Card
Stablecoins: USDC; Other crypto: ETH, OP, WBTC, wstETH
Fiat deposits
Bleap Card
Manual bank transfer
Exa Card
USD ACH deposit, USD wire deposit, EUR SEPA deposit, Local currency deposit
Transfers
Bleap Card
Stablecoin transfers; Bank transfer in, Bank cash-out
Exa Card
Stablecoin transfers; USD ACH bank payout, USD domestic wire payout, EUR SEPA bank payout
Payout currencies
Bleap Card
EUR, MXN
Exa Card
USD, EUR
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
Bleap Card
1%
Exa Card
0%
Max cashback
Bleap Card
20%
Exa Card
0%
Reward currency
Bleap Card
USDC
Exa Card
No cashback
08

Earn

5 fields
Advertised APY
Bleap Card
Not disclosed
Exa Card
Up to 0.99776% APY
How it works
Bleap Card
Optional earn vault
Exa Card
Earn on spending balance, Borrow against collateral
Separate deposit
Bleap Card
Yes
Exa Card
No
Use balance for spending
Bleap Card
Not disclosed
Exa Card
Yes
Lock-up
Bleap Card
No
Exa Card
No
09

Trust & availability

6 fields
Custody
Bleap Card
Self-custody
Exa Card
Self-custody
Control until payment
Bleap Card
You keep control
Exa Card
You keep control
Card issuer
Bleap Card
Unlimit EU Ltd
Exa Card
Third National Bank, Third National
Card processing
Bleap Card
Not disclosed
Exa Card
Exa Labs SAS
Deposits & withdrawals
Bleap Card
Not disclosed
Exa Card
Bridge, Manteca
Programme operator
Bleap Card
Not disclosed
Exa Card
Exa Labs SAS
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
Bleap Card
28
Exa Card
31
Last reviewed
Bleap Card
Aug 10, 2026
Exa Card
Aug 23, 2026

04 · The takeaway

Bleap Card is the stronger all-round choice

Bleap Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 94 versus 66 for Exa Card. Bleap Card has the lower published FX fee (Bleap exchange fee and provider FX markup: 0%; Mastercard conversion and scheme charges can apply vs 1.5%). Bleap Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1% vs 0%).

Exa Card can still be the more comfortable choice if its availability, card setup or way of holding funds suits you better. Bleap Card and Exa Card use the same self-controlled wallet setup.

Both cards list the same number of stablecoins and ways to send money out. Before applying, confirm availability in your country and recheck the provider's current fees and reward conditions.

If one card now looks like the better fit, you can check the latest application terms on the provider site or read our full Bleap Card and Exa Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

Bleap vs Exa FAQ

Is Bleap or Exa better overall?

Bleap Card has the higher Overall Score (94 vs 66). That does not make it better for everyone: your preferred fees, rewards, way of holding funds and country availability can change the practical choice.

Which has lower fees, Bleap or Exa?

Bleap Card has the lower published FX fee (Bleap exchange fee and provider FX markup: 0%; Mastercard conversion and scheme charges can apply vs 1.5%). Compare plan, FX, card-spend, top-up and ATM charges separately because one fee does not represent the full cost.

Which has better cashback, Bleap or Exa?

Bleap Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1% vs 0%). Maximum rates may depend on tiers, caps, categories or other conditions, so the entry rate and reward asset matter too.

How do Bleap and Exa differ on custody?

Bleap Card and Exa Card use the same self-controlled wallet setup.

How current is this Bleap vs Exa comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was August 23, 2026, using 59 official sources in total. Each full card review lists its own check date, sources and anything the provider has not clearly disclosed.

06 · Keep comparing

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